2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Latino and Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor


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Gigi Peterson, coordinator
Old Main, Room 122
(607) 753-5784

Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies (CGIS)
Susan Stout, secretary
Old Main, Room 122
(607) 753-5784
Fax: (607) 753-5694
 

School

Arts and Sciences

Minor Offered

Latino and Latin American Studies 

Description

Latino and Latin American Studies (LLAS) is an interdisciplinary academic program that focuses on the Latin American culture region, including Latinos in the United States. LLAS draws on the social sciences and humanities to promote greater understanding and appreciation of Latino and Latin American cultures, histories, social issues, experiences and landscapes. Toward this goal, LLAS offers an interdisciplinary minor, organizes educational events and collaborates with other campus and community organizations.

Administration of this program and advisement of its students is provided by the Latin and Latin American Studies Committee, a subcommittee of the Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies .

Special Features

  • Internships
  • Foreign study opportunities

Career Potential

  • Governmental agencies
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • International communications
  • Education
  • Social services
  • Business — domestic and international
  • Tourism

Programs

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